Information & Referral Specialist (PT) Job at VIA, Visually Impaired Advancement
VIA, Visually Impaired Advancement is seeking part-time Information & Referral Specialists’ to work between 8 to 30 hours per week. This position is primarily responsible for answering calls, and determining and addressing caller needs while collecting and documenting all required data. Under the direction of the Contact Center Services Operations Manager, the Information & Referral Specialist is expected to provide efficient, courteous, and outstanding customer service to callers of the Contact Center.
Available shifts include evening, 3:00 pm-11:00 pm, and weekends. Applicants will be expected to maintain flexibility in scheduling to the extent practical to meet the needs of a 24-hour help center.
Essential Functions:
- Answer and document all incoming calls in accordance with the Contact Center procedure.
- Manage call volume in a timely and efficient manner.
- Assess caller needs to provide comprehensive information and make accurate referrals to appropriate agencies, programs, and services.
- Schedule appointments for agency programs and collect necessary caller information.
- Complete follow-ups and log calls in accordance with the Contact Center procedure.
- Uphold quality assurance goals.
Competencies:
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrate excellent internal and external customer service.
- Effectively work with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
- Comfortable communicating with individuals in crisis or experiencing high levels of stress.
- Counsel individuals with an ability to balance agency policy while displaying sensitivity to clients/colleagues.
- Adapt communication style depending on assigned duty.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrate independent thinking and problem solving.
- Demonstrate detailed orientation in the completion of duties.
- Demonstrate patience, flexibility, and active listening.
- Effectively communicate with colleagues, customers, vendors, and/or outside agencies.
- Achieve results independently and work well as part of a team.
- Maintain a calm, sensitive demeanor in an actively changing work environment.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of experience in customer service, Contact Center, or human services.
- Ability to provide documentation of legal blindness preferred but not required .
TO APPLY:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=56200614-5fae-4608-85a8-396fe1d0f78f&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=438331&source=CC2&lang=en_US
VIA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability needing special accommodations to the application process please call Human Resources.
About VIA, Visually Impaired Advancement:
Join our vibrant team, enjoy your job, and make a positive difference in the lives of others. VIA is a multi-faceted agency helping children and adults who are blind/visually impaired live a full, productive, and independent life. Services include low vision optometry, vision rehabilitation, adolescent recreation, career development and employment. VIA services are in large part supported by revenues generated from its robust business operations offering competitive employment opportunities in manufacturing, warehousing and fulfillment, and telecommunication services. Make the decision to start enjoying your job while also making a positive difference in the lives of others!
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